Compliance Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Specialist at UL Standards & Engagement. The Compliance Specialist will provide basic to intermediate level technical services to support various program operations of Standards Compliance and Intellectual Property (IP) Management for UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE). The primary function is to monitor, manage and safeguard the use of IP and assets in collaboration with ULSE Legal and Data Science teams.

Underwriters Laboratories 

At UL Standards & Engagement (UL), we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely! 

As the Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you: 

• Requires broad knowledge and experience in intellectual property protection.
• Conduct research through internal databases to authenticate IP ownership or access.
• Process and manage supplier relationships including payment of invoices.
• Understand key business IP protection drivers to accomplish tasks.
• Explains complex IP protection information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Respond to stakeholder access petitions and resolves basic issues related to these requests.
• Analyze IP surveillance information and provide intelligence leads to copyright infringement.
• Manage compliance dashboard and reports for monthly, quarterly and/or annual distribution.
• Monitor social media and web activities to safeguard use of intellectual property and report infractions.
• Provide technical expertise to support conformance opportunities.
• Performs other duties as directed

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes: 

• Demonstrated ability in identifying and authenticating IP copyright usage.
• The technical ability to analyze use of IP for potential infringement.
• Strong organizational, research and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a deadline-driven and detail-oriented environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

 Professional education and experience requirements for the role include: 

• Bachelor’s degree in regulatory affairs, legal studies, accounting, business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ of directly related experience.
• Prior experience working with Intellectual Property and/or compliance, a plus

UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. 

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 128 years and is deeply ingrained in everything we do. 
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best. 
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world. 
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles. 
• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off. 

About UL Standards & Engagement:  

UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.  

Our wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.